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isthmus

noun

A cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure

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Word length
7
Starts with
I
Ends with
S
Contains
ST
Scrabble score
12

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ˈɪs.məs

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noun

  1. A cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure

noun

  1. A relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas

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